Meet Quentin Barnes, star quarterback of the Purist Nation Football League. His talent has drawn the attention of scouts from around the galaxy. Who will wind up owning his contract?

Written and performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by Arioch Morningstar

Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment



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THE ROOKIE 1 (GFL Book I)

The GFL is a "Space Opera" series of books described as STAR WARS meets THE BLINDSIDE meets THE GODFATHER. 

Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of "Any Given Sunday" with the space opera style of "Star Wars" and the criminal underworld of "The Godfather." Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated. 

This multi-part scifi/crime/sports mashup follows a professional American football team across a far-future galaxy. Travel to new worlds, meet new races, and put their quarterback into the dirt.

Each novel and novella in the series is or will have its own season, so be sure to start from the beginning.

Season 1: THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | 27 episodes 
Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field."
Season 2: TITLE FIGHT (GFL Novella I) | 10 episodes
Season 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodes
Next Season: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III)


Written and Performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar

Engineered by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment 


Consultation by Evo Terra




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It's Week Three in Tier One GFL action, and the Krakens are back home at Ionath Stadium. It's foggy and wet under the dome for their game against the Coranadillana Cloud Killers. How will the adverse weather conditions affect their game plan? Will the orange and black be able to continue their winning streak?


Written and performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by Arioch Morningstar

Post-production by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra


Theme Music by Superweapon


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment



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THE ALL-PRO 17 (GFL Book III)

It's Week Two in the GFL season, and the Krakens go on the road to take on the Yall Criminals. Who will win the quarterback showdown between Quentin and all-star QB Rick Renaud, the highest-paid player in the history of the game? Off the field, is Quentin being watched by powerful organizations? The Tweedy brothers get Quentin a present because they are just so damn caring, albeit in a uniquely Tweedy fashion.


Written and performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by Arioch Morningstar

Post-production by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra


Theme Music by Superweapon


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment



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THE ALL-PRO 16 (GFL Book III)

The Krakens prepare to move into a Week Two contest against the Yall Criminals. Quentin finally gets payback for the trauma he suffered dining with his Ki linemen. That's right, it's Bar-B-Que time!


Written and performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by Arioch Morningstar

Post-production by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra


Theme Music by Superweapon


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment



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THE ALL-PRO 15 (GFL Book III)

It's opening day in the GFL! Teams tear into each other in the hope of climbing their first step toward a Galaxy Bowl title. Quentin leads his team onto the home turf of Ionath Stadium to do battle against the Isis Ice Storm. Can Quentin overcome the galaxy-wide points-shaving scandal and grab victory in front of 180,000 screaming Krakens fans?


Written and performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by Arioch Morningstar

Post-production by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra


Theme Music by Superweapon


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment



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THE ALL-PRO 14 (GFL Book III)

The "final cut" causes heartbreak in many players who had hoped to earn glory upon the Tier One GFL Gridiron. Quentin watches helplessly as the Krakens finalize their 2684 roster, forcing him to say farewell to both friends and former teammates.
Quentin confronts Don Pine about Yolanda Davenport's Galaxy Sports cover story. This article paints Quentin as a villain, yet he's actually being blamed for Don's choices. Will Don step up, set the record straight, and take responsibility for his own actions?


Written and performed by Scott Sigler


Produced by Arioch Morningstar

Post-production by Steve Riekeberg


Production Assistance by Allie Press


Podcast Consulting by Evo Terra


Theme Music by Superweapon


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment



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THE ROOKIE 1 (GFL Book I)

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